Rangers Climb to Second Place in SWPL as Hibs and Glasgow City Share Points
Rangers secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Celtic, moving to second in the SWPL, while Hibs and Glasgow City's draw keeps the title race wide open.

Rangers' Strategic Win Over Celtic
Rangers demonstrated their tactical prowess with a narrow 1-0 victory against Celtic at New Douglas Park. Kirsty Howat was the hero of the match, capitalizing on a defensive error by Celtic captain Kelly Clark. Howat's quick thinking and agility allowed her to secure the ball deep in Celtic's half and skillfully navigate past the defensive pressure to score the decisive goal.
Hibs and Glasgow City's Thrilling Draw
Earlier in the day, Hibernian and Glasgow City played out an exhilarating 2-2 draw at Meadowbank. The match saw a series of strategic plays with Kimberley Smit opening the score for City, followed by Eilidh Adams equalizing for Hibs. Kathleen McGovern put Hibs ahead just before halftime, but Nicole Kozlova's stunning strike from the edge of the box ensured the points were shared.
Hearts Dominate Motherwell
In another SWPL fixture, Hearts showcased their offensive strength with a 6-0 victory over Motherwell. Kayla Jardine initiated the scoring, and the team didn't look back, with contributions from Bayley Hutchison, Sade Adamolekun, Addie Handley, and Monica Forsyth, complemented by an own goal from Motherwell's goalkeeper.
Implications for the SWPL Title Race
With these results, the SWPL title race intensifies. Hibernian remains at the top, but Rangers are now just three points behind, keeping the pressure on. Glasgow City, despite the draw, still poses a significant threat in the championship chase.
Other Notable Matches
- Montrose edged closer to survival with a 1-0 win over Partick Thistle.
- Spartans secured a 2-0 victory against the already relegated Queen's Park.
- Aberdeen moved to the top of the bottom six after a commanding 5-0 win against Dundee United.